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by Festerann
Tue May 19, 2015 5:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep on left side too???
Replies: 34
Views: 5218

Re: Sleep on left side too???

I'm happy if I can sleep.. left side, right side. Either one. Just not on the back, then my mouth drops open
by Festerann
Tue May 12, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What about colds?
Replies: 27
Views: 6371

What about colds?

I did search... and didn't find anything on this topic, maybe I'm just not using the right key words - so sorry if this has been discussed previously. Everyone in my family have recently come down with colds that include post nasal drip. And then sinus congestion. I'm gonna get it too, there's no wa...
by Festerann
Fri May 08, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cpap use in Italy will extension cord work?
Replies: 12
Views: 3687

Re: cpap use in Italy will extension cord work?

European electricity runs on 50 cycles per minute, not 60 like in the US. This causes things like clocks to run 10 minutes slow per hour if they cannot accommodate the change in cycles even when a outlet converter is used. Not sure how this would affect a cpap machine, but thought it is something to...
by Festerann
Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Think I need a different mask - how to find the 'right' one?
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

Re: Think I need a different mask - how to find the 'right' one?

chunkyfrog wrote:I put my hair over the lower back strap, which holds it down where it belongs.
OMG! Such a simple fix ... I put my hair over the lower back strap last night and slept 5 hrs! I can't believe I didn't think to do that on my own, must be the sleep deprivation.

Thank you!
by Festerann
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What is ethically reasonable to ask of us?
Replies: 27
Views: 3107

Re: What is ethically reasonable to ask of us?

Newbie question: what is a DME? I checked the glossary, not entry for this one
by Festerann
Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Think I need a different mask - how to find the 'right' one?
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

Re: Think I need a different mask - how to find the 'right' one?

Thanks for all the advice! I'm willing to try new masks, just overwhelmed at all the options. But, I decided to be a big girl and I called my therapist and have an appointment for mask fitting tomorrow, maybe that will help. Or at least, narrow the choices some. my partner splits the straps on the p...
by Festerann
Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Think I need a different mask - how to find the 'right' one?
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

Think I need a different mask - how to find the 'right' one?

Total newbie, I admit it. I've been trying tho. Two weeks now, and I have used my machine every night. However, the longest I have been able to sleep with it is 3:44. I am having issues with the mask, and I think I need a different one - but how the heck to choose? The issues I have with my Airfit P...